Character guide

Philip Trent

major

Also known as Mr. Trent, Trent, Philip

An artist and amateur detective investigating the Manderson murder.

Sigsbee Manderson

major

Also known as Manderson, the young Manderson, Sir James, the late Sigsbee Manderson

A wealthy American financier found murdered at his English estate.

Mabel Manderson

major

Also known as Mrs. Manderson, Manderson, the false Manderson, the Manderson, Mabel

The beautiful young widow of Sigsbee Manderson, suspected of involvement.

John Marlowe

major

Also known as Marlowe, young Mr. Marlowe, Mr. Marlowe, Mr. John Marlowe, Jack Marlowe

Manderson's private secretary, a key suspect in the murder case.

Nathaniel Burton Cupples

supporting

Also known as Mr. Nathaniel Burton Cupples, Mr. Cupples, Cupples, Dear Cupples

An elderly scholar and Trent's friend, connected to the Manderson household.

Calvin Bunner

supporting

Also known as Mr. Bunner, Bunner, Mr. Calvin Bunner, Calvin Bunner, Calvin C. Bunner, Young Bunner

Manderson's American business associate, staying at the estate.

Inspector Murch

supporting

Also known as Murch, Mr. Murch, old Murch, Mrs. Inspector Murch

The Scotland Yard detective leading the official murder investigation.

Martin

supporting

Also known as dear old Martin

Trent's loyal and resourceful manservant.

Sir James Molloy

supporting

Also known as Sir James, Molloy, James

A newspaper proprietor and friend of Trent, involved in the case.

Célestine

minor

Mrs. Manderson's French maid, a witness in the household.

George Harris

minor

Also known as Harris, George, Mr. George Harris, the mysterious Harris

A mysterious man seen near the crime scene, later identified.

Miss Morgan

minor

A witness at the inquest, a young woman from the village.

Figgis

minor

Also known as Mr. Figgis

The local constable who first responded to the murder.

Dr. Stock

minor

The local physician who examined Manderson's body.

Mr. Anthony

minor

Also known as Anthony

A gardener at the Manderson estate, a minor witness.

Sheppard

minor

A boatman who provides information about the night of the murder.

John Perry

minor

Also known as John

A groom at the Manderson stables, a minor witness.

Mr. Silver

minor

Also known as Silver

A jeweler from London who testifies at the inquest.

Mr. Jeffrey

minor

Also known as Jeffrey

A neighbor of the Mandersons, mentioned in passing.